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The Brightly blog offers trends, tips and good news to make your future bright - from "how to" articles to get the most out of our software from product experts, to in-depth analysis of today's top news in asset management by the industry's top thought leaders, looking behind-the-scenes at the Brightly brand and culture, and deep dives with leaders from across the organization.
CMMS
You Get What You Pay For: Evaluating CMMS Beyond Cost
In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations rely on Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to streamline maintenance process’, help maintainers maximize asset performance, and ensure regulatory compliance. With over 400 CMMS solutions available – and more flooding the market every year...
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How to Improve User Engagement for Successful CMMS Implementations
Implementation of a computerized maintenance management system ( CMMS ) can transform your asset...
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Why ERP & Finance Systems Aren't Asset Management Systems
Government enterprise resource planning (ERP) and finance systems are built to handle the...
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How the Global Plastics Industry is Evolving Amid New Challenges and Opportunities
According to recent research, the global plastic industry market is expected to reach $824 billion...
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Findings from the 2025 State of Asset & Facilities Report – and What They Mean for You
The world of asset and facilities management is evolving rapidly. For asset managers and decision...
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From FacilityDude to Brightly Software: A Legacy of Innovation
In 2007, FacilityDude was launched to expand the capabilities of SchoolDude beyond education and...
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From SchoolDude to Brightly: 25 Years of Building Brighter Futures
Back in 1999, Brightly Software began as SchoolDude, a company with a funny name, but a serious...
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CMMS & AIP: A Profitable Pairing for Enhanced Asset Management
Managing physical assets effectively is a key challenge for today’s facilities, operations, and...
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CMMS vs. ERP: Which is Better for Manufacturing Maintenance?
In any manufacturing industry, achieving productivity and efficiency targets is paramount. However...
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How Manufacturers Can Navigate the Industry’s Recent Productivity Surge
Back in February, new data from Bank of America showed that the average revenue per worker for...
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Managing critical production environments
Promoting uptime and mitigating risks in the food and beverage industry Food and beverage...
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A Light in the Dark: Help for a Difficult Hiring Landscape
Everywhere you turn, it appears that workers are walking off the job. CNN reports, “From Hollywood...
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How CMMS Integration Maximizes Cost Efficiency: Minimize Scrap, Rework, and Waste in Challenging Times
In 2023, inflation, challenging supply chain, the aging and changing workforce impact, and other...